truffles and flourishes
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David Sandler
03/10/2013
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Developing New Passed Items◦ Idea Generation
◦ Factors to Consider Before Selling
Variations to Traditional Passing
Presentation Styles
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Have been with the company for 29 years
Currently Oversee Day to Day Operations
Strong Emphasis on Culinary and Operations
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Founded in 1980 as a hot dog stand
Catering spun off into separate company in 1991
Peak revenue of $17 Million
90 FT & 130 PT Employees
45% Full Service / 35% On Premise / 20% Delivery
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Largest event $1.3 Million
Focused on food quality above all else
Poor facility design challenges efficiency
Non Chicago address is a marketing struggle
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Where do you find new ideas?◦ Existing Menu Items◦ Restaurants◦ Competition◦ Colleagues◦ Internet/Blogs◦ Cook Books/Shows/Magazines◦ Catersource◦ Employees
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Preparation
Packaging
Shipping
Serving
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Standard Tray Service
Carts/Rolling Buffet
Small Plates
Pairings
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New Zealand Rosemary Scented Baby Lamb Chop napped with a Wild Berry Demi on a bed of Herbed Mashed Potatoes accompanied by Miniature Haricot Verts Bundle
wrapped in Bacon
Passed Small Plates
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Trays
Individual Pieces/Vessels
Garnishes
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Form Follows Function
Consider Theme and Colors of Event
Size of Event
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Alice in Wonderland Themed Event
Passed Small Plates and Napkin Girl Dresses
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Layered Mousse
Custom Tray
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Homemade passing tray for cones
Here we have combined Lobster Corn Dogs and Hot Dogs with cones of Cheddar Fries
Custom Passing Tray
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Here it is shown with layered mousse, we also pass salads in this
Blossom Tulip Disposable
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Display in a floral cube filled with oasis and covered with sprinkles
Cheesecake Brownie Lollipops
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Disposable
Glass/Mini Pieces
Skewers/Picks/Pipettes
Push-Ups
Cones
Mini Fry Baskets
Mini Bamboo Steamers
Chinese Take-Out Pails
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Chilled House Poached Jumbo Shrimp on a bed of Tequila Cocktail Sauce, served from a 2oz. Salted Shot Glass, garnished with a Lime Triangle
Shrimp Shooter
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Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Tiramisu Cake Push-Ups
Cake Push-Ups
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Raspberry Mojito and Peach Apple Martini
Frozen Alcoholic Push-Ups
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Watermelon with Blood Orange Balsamic Reduction and Toasted Pistachios
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Asian Style Black Codserved resting on a Black Forbidden Rice, drizzled with a Sweet Mirin Sauce,
garnished with a Tuile of Pea Shoots, set in an 1.5oz. Miso Spoon
Asian Black Cod on Miso Spoon
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Dusts
Salts
Micro Greens/Vegetables
Edible or Fresh Flowers
Cocoa Paint
Transfer Sheets
Herbs
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To download a copy of this presentation, go to:
slideshare.net/CateringChicago
David Sandler
[email protected] | (847) 966-6555